Betty Lou Marshall

Betty Lou Marshall, 97, fondly known as “GG,” of Packwood, formerly of Burlington, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2024. 

Betty was born June 5, 1927 to Clyde and Laura Shupe. She was raised in Lacona, Iowa and enjoyed music, playing softball and basketball along with her sister, Irene. Her other siblings were Nile, Norvel (Alice), Russ (Carol), and Paul (Ladora) Shupe. Her family moved to Chariton, Iowa where she graduated high school. She later married Adam Marshall of Chariton and together they had five children, Adam Jr., Linda (Steve), Lonnie, Susan (Chuck) and Anita. 

She worked for Lamont Limited and lived in a high-rise cabin along the Mississippi River in Burlington, Iowa for 43 years before moving to Packwood. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; two children, Adam Jr. and Anita; and her son-in-law, Steve Brock. 

GG loved spending time with her family and could often be found cheering on her great-grandchildren in their many athletic and extracurricular activities. She loved watching all sports. She cheered for both the Hawkeyes and the Cyclones and she thoroughly enjoyed watching Caitlin Clark these past few years. GG enjoyed reading, sitting outside, listening to the birds, and she took her card playing very seriously. 

Her remaining family, who loved her so dearly, includes her three daughters, Linda Brock of Packwood, Lonnie Marshall of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Susan Brockett of Burlington; four grandchildren, Alanna Brock of Packwood, Stephen (Melissa) Brock of Pella, Iowa, Kim Parker of Phoenix, Arizona, and Josh Brockett of Omaha, Nebraska; and six great-grandchildren, Alisia, Taryn, Alijah, Aliyas, Lydia, and Kyle. 

Service details will be announced at a later time. In lieu of flowers, cards may be sent to 235 S. Church St., Packwood, Iowa 52580.